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How to perform Dumbbell Snatch with proper form
1. Starting Position:
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart.
- Hold a dumbbell in one hand, positioned between your feet.
- Keep your back straight, chest up, and core engaged.
2. Bend Down:
- Lower your body into a slight squat.
- Grip the dumbbell with one hand, palm facing your body.
3. Drive Up:
- Push through your heels to stand up explosively.
- Extend your hips and knees simultaneously.
4. Pull the Dumbbell:
- As you stand, pull the dumbbell upward.
- Keep the dumbbell close to your body, driving your elbow up and out.
5. Transition to Overhead:
- As the dumbbell reaches chest height, transition to an overhead position.
- Rotate your wrist to finish with the dumbbell above your head, arm extended.
6. Finish Position:
- Stand tall with the dumbbell locked out overhead.
- Keep your core engaged and shoulders aligned with your hips.
7. Lowering:
- Reverse the movement: Bring the dumbbell down in a controlled manner.
- Return to the starting position and prepare for the next rep.
Tips:
- Maintain a strong core and good posture throughout.
- Focus on explosive movement and controlled breathing.
- Perform slowly and with intent to ensure proper form and prevent injury.
Exercises
Copenhagen Plank, Bodyweight
Type: Core
Target: Adductors
Synergist: Obliques, Abductors
Hip Adductor, Leverage Machine
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Adductors
Ab Wheel, Bodyweight
Type: Core
Target: Hip Flexors
Synergist: Adductors, Rear Delts, Lats, Chest, Abductors
Assisted Squat, Bodyweight
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Quads
Synergist: Adductors, Glutes, Calves
Back Extension, Bodyweight
Type: Lower, Core
Target: Lower Back
Synergist: Adductors, Glutes, Hamstrings
Back Extension, Leverage Machine
Type: Lower, Core
Target: Lower Back
Synergist: Adductors, Glutes, Hamstrings
Box Squat, Barbell
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Glutes
Synergist: Adductors, Quads, Calves
Box Squat, Dumbbell
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Glutes
Synergist: Adductors, Quads, Calves
Bulgarian Split Squat, Dumbbell
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Quads
Synergist: Adductors, Glutes, Calves
Bulgarian Split Squat, Bodyweight
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Quads
Synergist: Adductors, Glutes, Calves
Cable Pull Through, Cable
Type: Lower, Pull
Target: Glutes
Synergist: Adductors, Hamstrings
Cable Twist, Barbell
Type: Core
Target: Obliques
Synergist: Adductors, Lower Back, Abductors, Hip Flexors
Cable Twist, Cable
Type: Core
Target: Obliques
Synergist: Adductors, Lower Back, Abductors, Hip Flexors
Cable Twist, Band
Type: Core
Target: Obliques
Synergist: Adductors, Lower Back, Abductors, Hip Flexors
Cable Twist, Bodyweight
Type: Core
Target: Obliques
Synergist: Adductors, Lower Back, Abductors, Hip Flexors
Cable Twist, Leverage Machine
Type: Core
Target: Obliques
Synergist: Adductors, Lower Back, Abductors, Hip Flexors
Clean, Barbell
Type: Upper, Lower, Push
Target: Glutes, Hamstrings, Quads, Lats, Upper Back, Front Delts, Side Delts
Synergist: Adductors, Calves, Lower Back, Biceps, Chest, Forearm Flexors
Clean and Jerk, Barbell
Type: Upper, Lower, Push
Target: Glutes, Hamstrings, Quads, Lats, Upper Back, Front Delts, Side Delts
Synergist: Adductors, Calves, Lower Back, Biceps, Chest, Forearm Flexors
Deadlift, Barbell
Type: Lower, Pull
Target: Glutes
Synergist: Adductors, Hamstrings, Quads, Calves
Deadlift, Cable
Type: Lower, Pull
Target: Glutes
Synergist: Adductors, Hamstrings, Quads, Calves